1
as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
there was concern that the dam would go out under the force of the flood waters
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as in mixed
to take part in social activities
she enjoys going out on weekends, but during the week she's a homebody
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Recent Examples of gone out
In the era of the smartphone, formal portraiture had gone out of fashion, and studios like the one in Manori were on the verge of closing down.
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M. Z. Adnan, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
Since then it’s been mounted everywhere from regional stages to international tours, spawned a live TV concert in 2018 and continues to resonate since the themes of fame, betrayal, and political theater haven’t exactly gone out of fashion.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
M. Z. Adnan, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
Since then it’s been mounted everywhere from regional stages to international tours, spawned a live TV concert in 2018 and continues to resonate since the themes of fame, betrayal, and political theater haven’t exactly gone out of fashion.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gone out
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The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tottenham collapsed last season when Romero and Mickey van de Ven spent months out injured.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Stylish pieces that can be mixed together or worn individually are what the collection is all about.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hearn said the only real logistical change is how cars need to have their fuel systems fully flushed when switching between different fuels, and two fuels (sustainable and regular, for example) can’t be mixed in the same tank.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And there are plenty of those in this terrific book—yet another opportunity to marvel at the decade that’s gone, but so not forgotten.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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Say each word was a bird—alighting briefly, out of reach and then gone again.—
Leila Chatti
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The 10-week-old pups are being socialized to learn how to respond to people and also have some interaction with the couple’s own dogs.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
30 Aug. 2025
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Prince William's London outing comes the day after Prince Harry stepped out in the city to attend the WellChild Awards, supporting his longtime charity for seriously ill children.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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During his dad's career, Flynn stepped out to support Jones at several red carpet events.—
Vandana Pawa,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Gone out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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